Naturally Blog — The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a unique place on earth and it has been around since millions of years ago. Several historical figures have had ties with the famous body of water. Cleopatra was said to be the first to build cosmetic factories around the area, and King Herod had also written about its benefits. Even Aristotle’s writings were filled with praises for the remarkable water. Rumor has it that the true baptismal site of Jesus of Nazareth is at the western bank of Jordan (Qasr el Yahud), just a few kilometers to the north. Here are ten interesting facts about...